Sam Cunningham

After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant. I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis. Open to any opportunities so please get in touch. Email s.cunningham@live.co.uk.

This was a very disturbing case which we as charity have been supporting Peter for some time. His tenacity and determination to get this to court was impressive. We ask all refs who are assaulted to ensure they keep pressure on their police force to bring assailants to justice.

Peter is a very impressive chap. I’m very proud to have supported him when many did not.

@gavinbr74 @TimesSport yes

@TimesSport @samcunningham PTSD- really?

Referee Peter Williams is still struggling with PTSD and depression three years on from an incident that showcases the dangers officials face at grassroots level Interview by @samcunningham #Echobox=1774198206" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thetimes.com/sport/football…

Many thanks Simon

What happened the last time Spurs were relegated, in 1977? Glenn Hoddle: "It was a dreadful feeling, scarring me inside." Peter Taylor: “This is one of the biggest differences now. The players that stayed wanted to play for Spurs. They wanted to get the club back."

'I was close to death' - the referee who was strangled by a coach after a game. Exclusive interview for @TimesSport thetimes.com/article/f26e94…

Arne Slot defends Liverpool's spending record, claiming everyone mentions the £450m spent in the summer but forgets how many players they sold. "This club has a different model and no one wants to see that." For @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/2026/…

Danny Welbeck double helps Brighton deal blow to Liverpool’s top-five hopes For @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/2026/…

Igor Tudor pleased Spurs are ‘sleeping less’ as mental focus sharpens for run-in. For @guardian_sport theguardian.com/football/2026/…

Liam Rosenior reveals Chelsea have ‘dealt’ with mole behind team leaks. Rosenior also revealsdetails of his conversation with Fernandez after the midfielder said he was uncertain about his future, and how long Chalobah is out for. For @guardian theguardian.com/football/2026/…

🌻 'Spring Eze' blooms 🤯 From 2-2 in Paris to 0-2 in London, Chelsea concede five goals from five shots over two legs 🥱 Man City playing 70 minutes with 10 men not ideal preparation for the EFL Cup final Champions League review for @premierleague premierleague.com/en/news/461685…

The Briefing @premierleague: 🤒 Spurs injury crisis eases 🙏 Isak "closer" to return 🇧🇷 Brilliant Brazilians called up 😮 But Joao Pedro almost misses out 🚫 No new Casemiro contract 💭 Walker's Sheffield Utd dreams premierleague.com/en/news/461685…

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea also set to escape sporting sanction when FA concludes investigation into its 74 charges. Follows Premier League issuing £10.75m fine, suspended transfer ban and nine month ban on academy transfers for illicit payments totally £47.5m. thetimes.com/article/466e60…

@samcunningham My first season with a season ticket was the year in division 2. On the morning of the Bristol Rovers game I found an old bike and decided to spend the day repairing it rather than going to the game I was gutted when the scores came through on the radio

Read all about the tears, rows and the reset in the @guardian here: theguardian.com/football/2026/…

Very grateful to @Liambroady for allowing me to be part of his team for a few days to give an insight into his 'bizarre existence' on the Futures circuit, and all the blood, sweat, and tears it takes just to survive as a pro thetimes.com/sport/tennis/a…

Imagine playing a European final… while half your face is paralysed. That’s exactly why Michael Duberry says it was the biggest accomplishment of his career when he played with Bell’s palsy in the CWC final. Full episode out tonight — watch it here: @sackedtheshow?si=b6aAew0DXYIkKjKb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@sackedtheshow…